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Burlington Will Hold Its First Diwali Tree Lighting Celebration Sunday
The festival marks the start of Diwali, the five-day festival of lights celebrated by many Indian Americans.
BURLINGTON, MA -- Burlington will hold its first ever tree lighting for Diwali on the Town Common on Sunday, October 15. The Indian Americans For Burlington, a community group that supports Burlington's growing Indian American community, received approval for the lighting and festival earlier this year from Burlington Selectmen.
Diwali is the five-day festival of lights celebrated worldwide by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. The fesitival coincides with Hindu New Year and is used to celebrate new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and lightness over dark.
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The event begins at 3 and concludes at 7 with the tree lighting. The event features performances, art work, food, games and other activities. For more information, see the event Website.
Photo by Indian Americans for Burlington.
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